Bayern Munich v Chelsea

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

The European Champions League Final is on tonight. The match starts at 4.45am on a Sunday morning in Melbourne.

The match is being played in Munich which is a coincidence as UEFA always decides which city will have the final at the start of each season. It was by sheer luck that Bayern made the final this season the year that Munich is hosting the final.

As a Chelsea fan I think it's going to be a great contest. I just hope the result is fair in the end and the game isn't decided by poor refereeing. Whilst Drogba and Torres haven't played great this season, the Bayern defenders must be aware of the threat that they pose as their reputation precedes them. We have to be aware of Arjen Robben who I rate as one of the very best in the world. I think it's a bit unfair even if we win that Tottenham misses out. It should be all 5 EPL teams have a chance to play in the UCL like it was in 2005 when Liverpool won it and came 5th in the domestic league.

Chelsea has never won this competition and only made the final once in 2008 in which they lost to Man Utd on penalties. Bayern Munich have made the final eight times for four victories. They're last win came in 2001 against Valencia.

Bayern are definitely favourites at home and many will predict them to win, but as a Chelsea fan I can only live in hope we can pull off the greatest victory of our club's history tonight.

Chelsea to win on penalties is my prediction.

HAL · Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 5:26 pm

Things don't always work out the way you want.

London Dave · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 12:25 am

Not often I cheer for the Germans, but I'll make an exception tonite.

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

Go Bayern!!!!!!!!!

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

What a morning it has been. I ended up watching the match at the Portland Hotel on Russell St with fellow Chelsea supporters. Very Happy

Congratulations to a team which wears its heart on a sleeve. I salute the team, the manager and everyone else who worked so hard to achieve unbelievable results. Also to the loyal fans who never gave up on their team despite the difficulties.

It was clear the team believed in themselves and never ever gave up on this final and not to mention the whole campaign.

A fairy tale ending to the season where we were underdogs throughout.

This will be one to remember for ages. Thank you Drogba, you made the dream come true.

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

Nothing to do with Abramovich then, without his dirty cash, Chelsea wouldn't even exist. Anyone else other than the 2 charity teams i would be happy for, and even support for the night. Chelsea and City, they are just small clubs with a rich owners using them as a toy. Rent boy teams.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Magpie Jack · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 9:10 pm

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

Get your facts right boys, all Utds money is earned buy our huge global fan base, ticket sales 75,000 of them a week, and we own our own ground, unlike Chelsea and City, and our owners take money out of the club, they don't put in. City and Chelsea loose millions each year, enough to run 50 afl sides or more, and it doesn't matter to them, Lampard and Tevez earn 400,000 dollars a week, it doesn't matter. Utd can't do that. If the money men pulled out of these 2 small clubs, they would fold in weeks, coz most of the greedy bastards that play for them don't give a damn about the club, they are there for the big bucks. If Travis Cloke buggers off for the big money on offer, maybe you will understand.

Magpie Jack · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 8:27 pm

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

To ManutdPie, please do your research. Chelsea been around longer than 2003! We had success (good success) in mid 90's through to 2003 (cup wins and challenged very close for the title in 1999). We were a great side in late 60's early 70's. And obviously our 1st title in 1955. Chelsea has had an amazing history since 1905 and it shall continue.

Thanks MagpieJack, I'm absolutely wrapped with the victory on the weekend. Admittedly, Bayern were the better side throughout the match but if you don't score goals at the end of the day, you'll struggle to win most of the time. Yes we will have to improve to have any chance at St.Mary's against the Saints. Razz

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

OK guys, i am not going to take this any further, i just can't stand the people who bag Man Utd, especially the ones who havent even seen there own teams play live.(not saying you haven't of course) Man Utd are the Collingwood of the EPL, they/you hate us coz you ain't us, thats all.
By the way magpie jack, i was at the FA Cup final in 76 as a 14 year old, i had to travel by helicopter, train and taxi to get there with my Dad, what a sickner, but still enjoyed the day out. Did they show that in Oz?.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

Jezza stop making me feel old, i remember watching that FA Cup final, probably the only time ive supported Chelsea, and what an amazing stadium you won it in. The Leeds fans trashed O T that night.
We all hate Leeds scum
We all hate Leeds scum
We all hate Leeds scum
We all hate Leeds scum. This song sang to the tune of "you are my sunshine" is sang at every Man Utd game, home and away and all over Europe. Long may Leeds rot in the lower leagues.
Potentially a bigger club than Chelsea though mate. Twisted Evil

Man Utd Pie · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Northwich near Manchester

By the way Ozzie was a great player, and a great guy.
I dont think he got the england caps he deserved, maybe coz of his sideburns.